JUNE 14, 2019 - U.S. Naval Forces in the region received two separate distress calls at 6:12 a.m. local time from the motor tanker (M/T) Altair and a second one at 7a.m. local time from the M/T Kokuka Courageous. Both vessels were in international waters in the Gulf of Oman approximately 10 nautical miles apart at the time of the distress calls. USS Bainbridge was … [Read more...]
Navy Makes Progress to Expand Oversight of PPV Housing Program
JUNE 12, 2019 - The Navy has taken another step forward to improve the quality of life of service members and their families as well as better address housing concerns now and into the future. A central housing electronic data warehouse that will provide consistent oversight of the Navy’s Private Partner Venture (PPV) and government housing programs is currently in … [Read more...]
Flight Equipment Redesigned to Better Fit Female Aviators
JUNE 7, 2019 - Flight equipment is on its way through a major overhaul. The biggest change coming to the equipment is it is being designed with measurements from female aviators. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, held a Female Fitment Event, June 4, where Air Force and Navy female aviators gathered to have their measurements taken, which will be used to design new … [Read more...]
Sailors Encouraged to Take Advance Travel Pay During PCS Moves
JUNE 7, 2019 - The summer season is a very busy time for permanent change of station (PCS) moves for Sailors and their families. While uprooting and moving somewhere different can be challenging, the Navy is overhauling the PCS experience to reduce the stress for Sailors and their families. One of these improvements is streamlining the existing travel advance process. … [Read more...]
NDW Commemorates 77th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway
JUNE 6, 2019 - Naval District Washington (NDW) celebrated the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., June 4. Sailors and Marines gathered alongside surviving veterans of the battle to commemorate the events in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. John … [Read more...]